Question
How severe is hand, foot, and mouth disease without fever, and how should it be handled?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly affecting infants and young children. It can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. If the fever stops after four days and symptoms such as blisters in the mouth and on the hands and feet appear, oral antiviral medication can usually be taken for treatment without hospitalization. However, if complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis develop, immediate medical attention and appropriate treatment measures should be taken. At the same time, patients should rest well, maintain good oral hygiene, and avoid spreading the disease to others.